Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh) invites applications for the position of Programme Assistant to support the implementation of activities under the Ghana Research and Industry Collaborative (GRIC). This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a national platform that fosters collaboration between academia, industry, government, and development partners. The successful candidate will support the coordination of GRIC’s flagship initiatives—including Industry Brief Sessions, Learning Workshops, and the GRIC Annual Forum—while managing stakeholder engagement, digital platform activities, and communication efforts to promote the uptake and commercialisation of research.
GRIC exists to bridge the gap between research and industry by promoting the practical application of research outputs and driving innovation for socio-economic development in Ghana. We seek a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive individual committed to supporting this mission.
Reporting to: Senior Research and Policy Officer
To apply: Email a cover letter and CV to hr@impactinvestinggh.org
Deadline: 4th July, 2025. However, applications will be viewed on a rolling basis, so early applicants will have an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Programme Coordination and Execution
- Assist in implementing GRIC’s annual calendar of activities, including industry brief sessions, learning workshops, and the GRIC Annual Forum.
- Track and follow up on programme deliverables to ensure timely execution and reporting.
- Coordinate logistics and provide on-site support for events, including managing communications, scheduling, materials preparation, and participant outreach
- Research Identification and Platform Integration
- Facilitate the identification and documentation of relevant research publications and innovations from universities and research institutions for potential industry uptake.
- Support the upload of identified research on the GRIC Platform and maintain a tracker of entries.
- Lead the onboarding of new users onto the GRIC Platform and support them in profile creation and use of the platform.
- Contribute to developing a pathway for integrating university innovation databases into the GRIC Platform, liaising with IP and TTO offices
- Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
- Support formal engagement with at least one university IP/TTO office and coordinate related capacity-building or convening activities.
- Assist with communication and relationship management with stakeholders from academia, industry, government, and development partners.
- Visibility and Knowledge Dissemination
- Develop and implement communication plans to enhance awareness of GRIC activities, including Industry Brief Sessions.
- Support the preparation and dissemination of user-friendly research summaries, updates, and reports through the GRIC website, newsletters, and social media channels
- Administration and Operational Support
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of programme activities, research uploads, stakeholder interactions, and progress towards set targets.
- Provide general administrative support, including scheduling meetings, note-taking, managing databases, and supporting documentation and reporting processes
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field is required.
- Candidates must have at least one year of relevant post-National Service experience.
- Experience in programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, or research-policy roles is preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, are essential
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and basic data entry is required
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines is important
- Familiarity with research ecosystems, digital platforms, or innovation systems is an added advantage
- A high level of attention to detail, willingness to learn, and interest in research-industry collaboration is expected.